ORANGES

Spinning Silk

#F3DDBC

RGB 243, 221, 188 · HSL 36°, 70%, 85% · CMYK 0, 9, 23, 5

Spinning Silk is #F3DDBC in HEX — rgb(243, 221, 188), hsl(36°, 70%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 23%, 5%).

Spinning Silk pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 70%, 85%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F3DDBC

RGB243, 221, 188

HSL36°, 70%, 85%

HSV36°, 23%, 95%

CMYK0, 9, 23, 5

Decimal15982012

CSS RGBrgb(243, 221, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 70%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Champagne DEC723

ΔE 0.7 · #F3DEBC

Benjamin Moore

Jicama AF-315

ΔE 1 · #F3DFBD

PPG

Peach Dip 1203-3

ΔE 1.1 · #F4DEBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Rotunda Gold 895

ΔE 1.1 · #F6E0BE

Sherwin-Williams

Jersey Cream SW6379

ΔE 1.2 · #F5DEBB

Vista Paint

Rotunda Gold C-894

ΔE 1.3 · #F4E0BE

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 1.4 · #F6DFC0

Behr

Spinning Silk YL-W1

ΔE 1.4 · #F5E0BD

Valspar

Soft Candlelight 3005-6C

ΔE 1.5 · #EFDABB

Kilz

Lace Gloves LD190-02

ΔE 2.3 · #F6DFC2

Dulux

Spanish Cream S11G1

ΔE 2.8 · #FBE3BF

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3.8 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 4.2 · #F8E7C9

IKEA

IKEA071 71

ΔE 5.8 · #FBE6CE

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F3DDBC

#BED3F4

Analogous

#F4C3BE

#F3DDBC

#EEF4BE

Triadic

#F3DDBC

#BEF4DE

#DEBEF4

Split-Complementary

#F3DDBC

#BEEEF4

#C3BEF4

Tetradic

#F3DDBC

#BEF4C3

#BED3F4

#F4BEEE

Monochromatic

#DD9C3C

#E8BD7D

#F3DDBC

#FBF4E9

Rectangle

#F3DDBC

#D3F4BE

#BED3F4

#DEBEF4

Compound

#F3DDBC

#EEF4BE

#BED3F4

#C3BEF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6E5CB

#F6EBDA

#F8F3EB

Darker

#E9B971

#D38A1B

#7D510E

Saturation

#E1DAD1

#F4DEBE

#F9DFB8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3DDBC

#EBE2BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3DDBC

#E1E1C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3DDBC

#F4D9DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spinning Silk reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F6D2A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#F3DDBC

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E3D7CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8EB0E2

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #F3DDBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3DDBC;

CSS Variable

--color-spinning-silk: #F3DDBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spinning-silk': '#F3DDBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3DDBC] text-[#F3DDBC]

SCSS

$spinning-silk: #F3DDBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3DDBC?

#F3DDBC is Spinning Silk, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3DDBC warm or cool?

Spinning Silk reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spinning Silk?

Spinning Silk works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Spinning Silk?

Spinning Silk pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Spinning Silk?

You can download Spinning Silk on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Spinning Silk?

The hex code is #F3DDBC. In RGB it's 243, 221, 188, and in HSL it's 36°, 70%, 85%.

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